Install these 3 things before class
Takes ~20 minutes. This is required — we won't troubleshoot installs during class.
Hey [First Name],
Your training is on [Date] at [Time]. To make the most of your time in class, you must complete the following setup before you arrive. This takes about 20-30 minutes.
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⚠️ Never used a terminal before? No problem.
Mac: Press Cmd + Space, type "Terminal", press Enter
Windows: Press Windows key, type "cmd" or "Command Prompt", press Enter
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Create an Anthropic Account
Go to claude.ai and create a free account
Upgrade to Claude Pro ($20/mo) — you'll need this for class
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Install Node.js
Go to nodejs.org — click the big "LTS" download button (the stable version)
Run the installer, click through the defaults
Verify: Open Terminal and type: node --version
You should see something like: v20.11.0
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Install Claude Code
In your terminal, paste this command and press Enter:
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
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Then run: claude — you should see the Claude Code welcome screen
Full guide: docs.anthropic.com
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Install VS Code (if you don't already have it)
Download at code.visualstudio.com — free, works on Mac and Windows
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Running into issues? Check our Troubleshooting Guide. Still stuck? Reply to this email or text [team contact number] and we'll sort it out.
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